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Silvermine Nature Reserve, Jimmy Carr & running 27 Aug 2013 | 11:37 am
This weekend was spent eating Nutella straight from the jar, running my first half-marathon in weeks, watching a Jimmy Carr stand-up comedy DVD and “botanizing”. Jimmy Carr “I once fucked a woman...
Marloot & Game of Thrones 22 Aug 2013 | 03:16 pm
Travel This week I spent a couple of nights at Marloot, an adorable guesthouse just a 5 minute drive from the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria. The attractions of the guesthouse were free Wi-Fi...
Earthquake in Lombok 15 Aug 2013 | 02:14 am
Like most South Africans, I am unaccustomed to earthquakes. So when I found myself awoken by the insistent tremor of my bed and the tinkling of the chandeliers, the only rational explanation my ...
David Sedaris extract 12 Aug 2013 | 11:59 am
An extract from my favourite author, David Sedaris’ latest novel, “Let’s explore diabetes with owls”. I hadn’t downloaded a Pimsleur program for China, so on the flight to Beijing I turned to my Lone...
Marathon, India and The God of Small Things 7 Aug 2013 | 12:42 pm
Running Did I mention that I signed up for the Cape Town marathon? And with just over a month to train for the event, I’m really struggling to remember WHY I’d want to put myself through all that pai...
Jo-Ann Strauss Online Presenter Search 1 Aug 2013 | 11:54 am
Hi guys My friend, Amy has entered the Jo-Ann Strauss Online Presenter search. In addition to receiving an online presenting opportunity with etv, the winner will travel to Reunion from 5-8 September...
Lately … 31 Jul 2013 | 12:28 am
The classy coffee mugs at Beach Village Backpackers in Vilanculos. I’ve been showing everyone my most recent scar; a jagged line across my right foot; a memento from my trip to Mozambique. I had...
The Durban photos 29 Jul 2013 | 10:45 pm
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to spend a week in Durban with my folks. Here are some Instagram photos of my time there. My dad and his friend minutes before the start of the Comrades Ultra-marat...
5 things – sarcasm, books, travel, music & photos 11 Jul 2013 | 11:41 am
Sunday sarcasm On Sunday, a friend and I went shopping at the Waterfront – he needed a few things for his Mac. While he quizzed the shop assistant about various products, I scrutinised the sound syst...
And now I know the truth, that anything could happen 2 Jul 2013 | 11:24 am
Photo of myself taken by Barry. Today we celebrate the little victories in life. Today we celebrate the fact that I managed to assemble my own chairs. Today we celebrate the fact that I managed to ...
